Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee
Agenda: 08 September 2021
Wednesday, 08 September 2021
3rd Meeting, 2021
Full agenda and available meeting papers
1. Consideration of continued petitions
The Committee will consider the following continued petitions—
PE1517: Polypropylene Mesh Medical Devices;
PE1610: Upgrade the A75 and PE1657: A77 upgrade;
PE1662: Improve Treatment for Patients with Lyme Disease and Associated Tick-borne Diseases;
PE1723: Essential tremor treatment in Scotland;
PE1804: Halt Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd's Air Traffic Management Strategy;
PE1812: Protect Scotland's remaining ancient, native and semi-native woodlands and woodland floors;
PE1837: Provide clear direction and investment for autism support;
PE1838: Regulation of non-statutory child advocacy services; and
PE1845: Agency to advocate for the healthcare needs of rural Scotland.
Papers for this item:
Paper 1 - PE1517 - Note by the Clerk (159KB, pdf) posted 03 September 2021
Paper 2 - PE1610 and PE1657 - Note by the Clerk (188KB, pdf) posted 03 September 2021
Paper 3 - PE1662 - Note by the Clerk (141KB, pdf) posted 03 September 2021
Paper 4 - PE1723 - Note by the Clerk (188KB, pdf) posted 03 September 2021
Paper 5 - PE1804 - Note by the Clerk (109KB, pdf) posted 03 September 2021
Paper 6 - PE1812 - Note by the Clerk (124KB, pdf) posted 03 September 2021
Paper 7 - PE1837 - Note by the Clerk (164KB, pdf) posted 03 September 2021
Paper 8 - PE1838 - Note by the Clerk (104KB, pdf) posted 03 September 2021
Paper 9 - PE1845 - Note by the Clerk (96KB, pdf) posted 03 September 2021
1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item
2. Consideration of new petitions
The Committee will consider the following new petitions—
PE1854: Review the adult disability payment eligibility criteria for people with mobility needs;PE1865: Suspend all surgical mesh and fixation devices;
PE1866: Introduce legislation to improve bus travel for wheelchair users;
PE1867: Establish a new national qualification for British Sign Language (BSL); and
PE1868: Support for working single parents.
Papers for this item:
Paper 1 - PE1854 - Note by the Clerk (1MB, pdf) posted 03 September 2021
Paper 2 - PE1865 - Note by the Clerk (776KB, pdf) posted 03 September 2021
Paper 3 - PE1866 - Note by the Clerk (387KB, pdf) posted 03 September 2021
Paper 4 - PE1867 - Note by the Clerk (383KB, pdf) posted 03 September 2021
Paper 5 - PE1868 - Note by the Clerk (385KB, pdf) posted 03 September 2021